You will need:
Fabric - Lots of fabric in colors you would like to see together. You can buy new or use old scraps.
Scissors
sewing machine or thread and needle
First, I cut my fabric in strips about 1/5-2 inches.
Then I take strips and start braiding. It's helpful to have 2 long strips and 1 short strip. The short strip you can pull through so the bottom doesn't braid on itself.
When you think your braid is long enough, start sewing it together. Don't finish off the braid yet, just incase it's not long enough. I thought mine was long enough, but it wasn't so I just added on.
I first take the beginning and fold it on itself about 10-12 inches. Here is where you can hand sew, but I just stick it in my machine and zig zag. You have to be careful not to pull the braid tight or it will start to turn into a bowl. But, you also can't bunch the braid together too much or it will get ruffly. You just have to find that balance of even braid.
The zig zag stitches show, but they don't stand out when the rug is on the ground.
See, just bump the braid up next to itself as you sew.
Have fun putting your scraps to good use and not waisting!
thanks for the tutorial. I've been wanting to make a rag rug, but didn't know how.
ReplyDeletemegan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
Really cute. I love rag rugs.
ReplyDeleteWho would provide your customers with opportunities to gain a strong foundation in affiliate Student Loan People,
ReplyDeleteviral video student loan people, viral student loan
people etc. Small businesses consistently generate revenue.